Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. DELUZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 6751, the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent people in western Pennsylvania, and that means representing many Pittsburgh Pirates fans. No man means more to the Pirates than the great Roberto Clemente.

Buccos fans today wear his number with special pride, and we speak his name with reverence. It is joked that he could field the ball in New York and throw a guy out in Pennsylvania. We are serious when we say that Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest to play the game, at bat and in the outfield. He was the best of us, and we will always have a special place for him in our hearts, in the hearts of Pirates fans and so many across our country.

Roberto Clemente's hardworking spirit and care for his neighbors modeled the core values of the good people of western Pennsylvania that became his home.

His tragic death was mourned by so many as he was seeking to serve those in need, but his excellence on and off the field left an impact and a legacy that still continue to this day.

Clemente's record as a humanitarian and activist remains an inspiration to millions across the world. For decades, the Roberto Clemente Foundation has kept his legacy alive through their work to serve kids, veterans, and victims of disasters across the country and around the world.

We can honor his legacy by passing this bill that I am proud to cosponsor.

Ms. De La CRUZ.

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